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experienced leader like William Thomson. Additionally, the failure should be attributed to everyone involved, given the insufficient quality control and lack of unified direction. This story highlights the importance of speaking up when something seems wrong and the dangers of a lack of collaboration.
Whitehouse alienated those around him, including some of the most brilliant minds of his time, due to his arrogance and unwillingness to consider other perspectives. Ultimately, the project’s failure was a collective one, reflecting poor decisions, inadequate oversight, and ineffective teamwork.
The writer acknowledges that Bill Burns’ and Allan Green’s work at Atlantic-Cable.com was instrumental in much of the research. Bruce J. Hunt’s research and writing were very appreciated resources.
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